- pronunciation:
- puhngk
ch
r
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a small hole caused by a sharp object.
There is a puncture in the tire.- synonyms:
- hole
- similar words:
- opening
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| related words: |
leak |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
punctures, puncturing, punctured |
| definition: |
to cause a hole to be made in something by being sharp or pointed.
The nail punctured my tire when I ran over it.- synonyms:
- stick
- similar words:
- cut, drill, enter, lance, pink, pit
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| related words: |
drill, lance, stick |
| derivations: |
puncturable (adj.), puncturer (n.) |
The word puncture
contains the following part:
pung, punct, point
Latin
root
that means
prick, sharp
Example words: